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B.C. auditor general releases interim report on MNP role in CleanBC grants

B.C. auditor general releases interim report on MNP role in CleanBC grants

Business services firm admits offering consultations, denies conflict in grant administration
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents.
Vancouver's GeoComply gets into online sports betting business

Vancouver's GeoComply gets into online sports betting business

Company that specializes in geolocation verification to own a piece of Betting Hero in U.S.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, while adding that more such evidence would be needed before the Fed would cut interest rates.
United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada's tax on large foreign digital services companies.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempt to dodge blame after Surrey woman's death

Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempt to dodge blame after Surrey woman's death

Eby points finger at feds, but can't escape accountability
Opinion: Understanding the shifting sands of immigration attitudes

Opinion: Understanding the shifting sands of immigration attitudes

The rise in anti-immigration sentiments, especially amid challenging conditions, could have far-reaching consequences for Canada's social harmony and economic prosperity.
Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

The perception of a worsening cost of living, combined with seeing Canada as significantly more unequal, is creating a perfect storm for a deteriorating sense of control in everyday life.
Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Political columnist Keith Baldrey analyzes the Greens' current predicament, which includes its leader choosing to run in an NDP stronghold this fall.
B.C. residents ordered to pay US$119.3M to SEC in offshore stock fraud case

B.C. residents ordered to pay US$119.3M to SEC in offshore stock fraud case

Five B.C. residents were recently issued US$51 million in disgorgement orders and civil penalties, bringing the total monetary orders to over US$119.3 million for a widespread offshore stock fraud scheme perpetrated, in part, from Vancouver.